SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland

Lobbying Organisation SAFE Ireland National Social Change Agency CLG T/A SAFE Ireland

Date published 15 Jan, 2026

Relevant Matter Matters involving public funds

Public Policy Area Justice and Equality

Period 1 Sep, 2025 to 31 Dec, 2025

Specific Details Opening of new Sonas Refuge

Intended results More supports and legislation to keep families affected by domestic violence in the family home.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Dr. Lorraine Grimes, Research Policy Analyst

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Event / Reception (1)

Dr. Lorraine Grimes attended the opening of Sonas Domestic Abuse new refuge on 8th October 2025 which was launched by the Minister for Justice. She spoke to the Minister about the need for more supports and legislation to keep families in the family home.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Jim O'Callaghan Minister (Department of Justice)